The Saab 9-3 is a compact executive car produced from 1998. The 9-3 shares a platform with the Opel Vectra and the Cadillac BLS. The 9-3 is Saab's entry-level model. The car was badged 93 initially in 1999 model year, and then changed to 9-3 to resemble the name of the larger 9-5. 9-3 is pronounced as "nine three", not to be confused with the Saab 93, pronounced "ninety three". The first generation 9-3 was a improved Saab 900. It was available as a three or five-door hatchba... more